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CH 1-y Loan Prime Rate

Monitor CH 1-y Loan Prime Rate changes, a key indicator of China's monetary policy and its impact on Forex markets.

Overview

Short-term interest rates play a crucial role in currency valuation, as traders often analyze other indicators primarily to forecast future rate changes. This lending rate is established by the People's Bank of China to shape short-term interest rates as part of its monetary policy framework.

Key Information

What it Measures

The interest rate at which commercial banks provide loans to individuals and businesses.

Usual Effect

When the 'Actual' figure exceeds the 'Forecast,' it is considered beneficial for the currency.

Source & Frequency

People's Bank of China (latest release) - http://www.pbc.gov.cn/english/index.html • This measure is released monthly.

How Data is Derived

Based on a weighted average of lending rates from 18 commercial banks

Also Known As

LPR

Acronym

Loan Prime Rate (LPR)

Historic Data